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Hi Does anyone know whether any scheduled passenger services ran in the 60s/70s in a top and tail formation with diesel locos? This afternoon I ran green top and tail class 25s on 3 x mark 1 maroon carriages and wondered how prototypical such an event might be!! Thanks in advance Tim

Hi I was checking the brake fluid/coolant reservoirs on the car and got to wondering why they are so difficult to see through to establish the levels. They are always made from thick plastic; you might imagine an element of the reservoir would be see-through for a quick visual check. Perhaps others find the current reservoirs easy to check. But I don't. Thanks Tim

Thanks for all your replies so far! A lot of interesting information that I was totally ignorant of. Tim

Yes I think Burton on Trent sounds right. And maybe they came from East Anglia but could it have been Scotland ? Tim

Hi I was wondering if anyone could advise where and when the red liveried Bass Charrington 4-wheel grain hoppers operated? Here's a Bachmann one I've just weathered with another 5 to do. Knowing where and when they ran would help me decide on the correct traction. Thanks in advance Tim

My most feared body removal experience is always the Bachmann class 47 where I defy anyone to get it off without at least one of the door windows falling off. I always get the glue out before I even commence the job! Tim

Incredible work on that part- demolished terrace. Really like it. Tim

As far as I know, the 60s would include: 142/X42 Blackpool to Morecambe via Lancaster 162 Preston to Fleetwood 167 Preston to Blackpool Also 180 Preston to Blackpool of which EFE did a single deck model Tim

Yes. The wires across the speaker is a shame. Because my speaker resonates a bit nd spoils the sound I was considering changing the speaker but to do so will involve a major deconstruction of the wiring.

Hi Stu7 My 66 005 still has that same vibrating/distortion noise on the speaker despite turning the volume down on cv63 to 45. Spoils what would otherwise be a great loco. Regards Tim

Hi With not going out, my car has not turned a wheel for a week. I was wondering how long a modern petrol car (2 year old/16k miles) can 'last' before a good run (or letting the engine idle) would be necessary. Thanks in advance. Tim

Further to my earlier post regarding dropping the sound to a value of 66 to reduce the speaker distortion, after running it again it is still distorting but to a lesser degree. I've reduced it further to 45 and will see if it improves. Meantime, it's a lovely model. Great lights and detail. I also have an axle box cover missing. Tim

Hi Regarding the speaker not sounding right. I had the same issue on my 66 005. CV63 is the volume and I found it was set at 192!!! So I reduced it to 66 (which seemed like an appropriate numbered value!) And it now works great. My sound was distorting because of the high original value. Hope you can adjust yours. Regards Tim

Thanks for info. It looks great! Tim

Like the look of that! Are the weights in the nose end original lima or have you added them? Tim

Hi Looking forward to next weekend. Always a great friendly show with a good layouts. Picked up some very reasonable second hand railfreight items last year. Hoping for more of the same! Tim

Thanks very much Greatly appreciated Tim

Very interesting! Thanks Tim

Hi Today I purchased a Lima hooded bogie wagon to add to my steel carriers. I've not come across this model before and am wondering if it's an accurate rendition of a wagon type, and if there is a way to up date fittings such as buffers, couplings, bogies, transfers etc? A quick look on the internet suggests it's similar to a hooded BJA steel carrying ferry wagon, but certainly not accurate. Any help on info on this wagon and modelling potential would be gratefully received! Thanks in advance. Tim

Preston platform 3 today Tim

Hi As regards the discussion about the size and weight of numbers/letters on the side of EWS 66005 here is my photo of the loco and I think that the EWS letters are slightly thinner than the numerals.

Hi I received my Cawood/Brithish Fuel PFA's last week and they are amazing. Unfortunately I have neither a large logo 56 or any coal sector locos at the moment. However, I do have a Railfreight 56 and wondered if anyone could advise if they ever worked these trains. Many thanks Tim

Hi I note that reference has been made to extra jumper cables. Can anyone advise what these were used for? Many thanks Tim

Like the river bed. Looking good! Tim

Hi Loved the light engine moves video. Can you tell me who's sound you are using in your locos? Thanks Tim